The CCSA, together with 50 industry stakeholders, has issued a joint letter urging the European Union and the United Kingdom to provide greater clarity on the timeline and key milestones for linking their Emissions Trading Systems (ETS) and enabling CCUS projects ahead of the next EU-UK Summit.
With 2026 expected to be a critical year for CCUS deployment across Europe, project developers and investors require clear policy signals to support investment in essential CO₂ transport and storage infrastructure. Delays in establishing a legal framework for cross-border CO₂ transport and storage could hinder investment, delay projects, and impact European industrial competitiveness.
The signatories call on the EU and UK to provide clear milestones for finalising ETS linkage negotiations, clarify the agreement expected at the upcoming EU-UK Summit, and outline a timeline for implementation.
While welcoming the positive momentum in EU-UK discussions and the commitment to conclude negotiations before the Summit, industry stakeholders stress that a clear roadmap is essential to provide the certainty needed for long-term investment decisions.
A coordinated EU-UK approach to CCUS will be crucial to advancing climate objectives while strengthening industrial competitiveness across Europe.